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This is based on an unique technology which detect price on product pages on various stores
by adibalcan 10y ago
This is based on an unique technology which detect price on product pages on various stores
- ajmurmann 10y agoWhat makes it unique? Since this is HN a few more details would be appreciated.
- adibalcan 10y agoIt's an heuristic algorithm which detects price element (as CSS selector) without any specific configuration
- throwaway2016a 10y agoI too am curious, price detection is a very well trodden area. I've seen page structure analysis, manually Xpath/CSS selector writing, machine learning, pattern matching, micro-formats, large central databases, etc. I understand that no company wants to unveil their secrets but this is Hacker News. If you're going to promote your product here at least give us something tech to munch on.
- forvelin 10y agoHow it is different than pricep.in ?
- throwaway2016a 10y agoOr a half dozen or more other sites that have done this. I think using heuristics as mentioned in one of their previous answers might be somewhat novel. But yeah... I worked on a product that did auto-detection of which element was the price on a page at least five years ago. I'd love to learn the differentiators.
- speg 10y agoWell, the first page[1] I tested it on worked fine, whereas pricep.in seemed to fail. Also, I didn't need to create an account or install an extension. [1] https://www.lowes.ca/routers/dewalt-dwp611pk-125-hp-variable-speed-corded-compact-router-combo-kit_g1334100.html https://www.lowes.ca/routers/dewalt-dwp611pk-125-hp-variable...
- MartijnHoutman 10y agoIt seems your product page no longer works, so of course it fails ;) Our tools (apps and browser extensions) have a 'report' button, so whenever someone encounters an issue, we get notified and we will add it to our 'to fix' list :)
- speg 10y agoI added them both at the same time, and the page is still working now.